Staande vrouw op de rug gezien, met ragebol in de handen c. 1790 - 1852

Pieter Christoffel Wonder created this drawing of a standing woman with a duster in her hands using graphite. The drawing presents a muted palette of grays and whites, focusing attention on the interplay of light and shadow that models the figure's form. Wonder’s emphasis is on capturing the textures and the play of light across the fabric. The woman, seen from the back, is rendered with delicate lines that define her simple garments and the contours of her body. The composition is structured around the vertical axis of her figure, balanced by the subtle diagonal of the wall shadow to her right. Wonder’s meticulous draftsmanship and attention to form align this work with the neoclassical ideals of his time. Consider how Wonder elevates a mundane domestic scene through careful observation and refined technique. He transforms a simple subject into an exploration of form, light, and texture, inviting us to find beauty in the everyday.